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Dyane Medina

Dyane Medina, LCSW

Therapist in California

Calm, practical support for lasting self-worth

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14 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self esteem focus
  • Trauma informed care

About Dyane

Dyane Medina is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem struggles. Dyane also supports those coping with trauma, abuse, and compassion fatigue.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are designed so people can take small steps toward change at a pace that feels manageable. Dyane emphasizes practical conversation and steady support rather than quick fixes.

In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck and works with them to identify different choices. She helps clients build confidence, manage anxious thinking, and recover from difficult experiences. She also addresses communication problems and the isolation that can come with stress.

Dyane encourages self-compassion and practical skills for everyday life. She partners with each person to set clear goals and track progress between sessions. The work is collaborative and grounded in techniques that have been shown to help with mood and stress.

People who choose her often want a direct and steady approach. Dyane supports them through the challenge of change and celebrates small gains along the way.

How evidence-based approaches shape online care

Many of the techniques Dyane uses come from evidence-based therapeutic methods that focus on practical change. One common approach involves teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, like breathing strategies and step-by-step plans to manage worry and overwhelm. These skills help reduce daily distress and improve functioning.

Another approach focuses on processing trauma and its effects in a paced way that minimizes retraumatization. This work helps people make sense of difficult events, reduce their emotional hold, and rebuild a sense of safety in everyday life.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapy process. Dyane works collaboratively to figure out what feels most helpful based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they monitor progress and adjust the plan when something isn’t working.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from a quieter location. It can also allow shorter or more frequent touchpoints when someone needs a brief check-in rather than a full session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dyane commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, and self-love.

What is her approach to therapy?

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space for clients to share how they feel. The work tends to be practical and goal oriented, with steady support and skill building between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, stress, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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